Bolchazy-Carducci Pub.
Latina mythica.
Catto's text arose from her experiences teaching elementary and intermediate Latin courses at Assumption College, Worcester, Massachusetts. The text features a collection of simplified versions of major Greco-Roman myths, written in Latin and of gradually increasing difficulty. As the chapters proceed — and the students' vocabulary and syntax skills increase — the Latin becomes closer to the original sources. Each chapter includes an introduction in English, vocabulary list, grammar and comprehension questions, followup discussion questions, and a list of the cultural influences of each myth in art, music, ballet, and literature. The text is suitable for use as in-class sight reading, assigned work, or reading passages for tests. No subject index. (Annotation ©2007 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)
